Think Bank Workshop
The Think Bank Pre-Conference Workshop Registration is now closed.
In order to register for the Pre-Conference Workshops, it is a requirement to be registered for at least one day of the Think Bank program.
These engaging workshops, presented by experts from Australia and overseas in the field of gifted education, are designed to foster open dialogue and interaction in an informal learning environment. These workshops are suitable for educators and parents and post graduate research students. Places are limited for the workshops, so we urge you to book early to avoid disappointment.
| When: |
Wednesday 28th July 2010. Registration opens at 8.30am |
| Where: |
Bayside Level 1,
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre,
Darling Drive Darling Harbour, Sydney. |
| Cost: |
Registration Rates are as follows: |
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| Member Registration |
$75 |
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| Non Member Full Registration |
$80 |
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THINK BANK WORKSHOP 1
Thinking Framework |
| Facilitator: |
Dr Diana Whitton, University of Western Sydney |
| Intended Audience: |
Teachers interested in gifted education |
| Time: |
9.30am - 12.30pm |
| Where: |
Bayside Room 102 |
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THINK BANK WORKSHOP 2
Creativity is an Integral Part of Giftedness |
| Facilitator: |
Dr Jill Forster, Education & Training Consultant |
| Intended Audience: |
Educators in Gifted Education |
| Time: |
9.30am - 12.30pm |
| Where: |
Bayside Room 103 |
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THINK BANK WORKSHOP 3
Creating a Whole School Culture of Personal Best |
| Facilitator: |
Dr Sue Vasilevska, Deputy Principal, Marsden High School |
| Intended Audience: |
Teachers interested in gifted education |
| Time: |
9.30am - 12.30pm |
| Where: |
Bayside Room 105 |
THINK BANK WORKSHOP 4
Motivating Gifted Students |
| Facilitator: |
Professor Heidrun Stoeger, Professor for Education, Regensberg University, Germany |
| Intended Audience: |
Educators and Parents |
| Time: |
2.00pm - 5.00pm |
| Where: |
Bayside Room 102 |
THINK BANK MASTER CLASS
This session will provide an opportunity to share experiences, have conversations about multiple aspects of giftedness and strive to further develop their scholarly thinking in a collaborative and supportive environment. Specifically, the intent is also to scaffold the writing of research publications. |
| Facilitator: |
Wilma Vialle and Jim Watters |
| Intended Audience: |
This workshop is primarily for post-graduate research students who are well engaged in the study of giftedness in all its manifestations and situations. Participants should be actively engaged in a post graduate research program at either masters or doctoral level or have recently completed such a course. |
| Participant Requirements: |
Participants will need a laptop and at least a USB drive and should bring an abstract of 300 words of their study for sharing and developing as an academic publication. There will be a 90minute break for lunch. The centre is adjacent to waterside restaurants and cafes that offer a wide selection for lunch. |
| Time: |
9.30am - 5.00pm |
| Where: |
Bayside Room 101 |
